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El Torito

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600 Cannery Row

Monterey, CA 93940

+1 (831) 373-0611

https://www.eltorito.com

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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3.02,201 reviews

Marcus M.

10/13/2025

my crew rolled up 14 deep, ready to turn El Torito into the spot, and Marcus held it down like a straight boss. From the jump, dude had that smooth operator energy -- drinks hittin', chips...

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Alycia A.

10/8/2025

The absolute best Mexican food with a beautiful ocean view! Weekends can be busy, it's best to make a reservation beforehand. They have a private paid parking lot. Staff is great, this...

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Armine H.

9/5/2025

This was the first time we visited El Torito... we made a reservation beforehand through opentable, and the pictures there were quite compelling. But as soon as we got there, we understood that...

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Alexandra B.

11/9/2025

Amazing experience and ThE BEST VALUE in Monterey. My husband used to eat here long time ago and had happy memories of his time at El Torito. So on a recent trip he wondered whether the restaurant...

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Larry H.

11/20/2025

Meh... We come to the Monterey / Pacific Grove area at least two times a year and El Torito has been a favorite place. Sadly, they've succumbed to CRS = California Restaurant Syndrome = tiny...

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